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The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
Report
Councilor Avalos explains her budget amendment redirecting $2M from police to parks. She highlights victories including the Unified Housing Strategy, constituent engagement through 244+ door knocks, and upcoming amendments for police accountability and affordable housing preservation.
News article
A missing endangered man last seen in the Piedmont Neighborhood. William "Bill" Fregosi was located by Hillsboro Police Department. He has been safely reunited with family.
Updated Press release
Parks Local Option Levy brings back free movies, concerts, Free Lunch + Play, festivals, and more citywide
News article
Project coordinator Debbie Caselton works on helping you and your neighbors stay informed about construction projects for the Bureau of Environmental Services. It's called community outreach, and it's a vital part of our work.
Blog post
In this episode of Talking Beat, Portland Police officers Trevor Tyler and David Hughes share how friendship shaped their careers, the support they found in each other, and why the Bureau encourages recruits to “bring a friend” for a rewarding, community-focused career.
Blog post
News article
The amendment targets consultant and contractor spending to support renters, arts, downtown activation, Portland Street Response, and community centers. Council votes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Press release
A fatal vehicle crash has occurred on Northwest St. Helens Road (Hwy 30) involving a Sport Utility Vehicle and a semi-trailer truck. The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Her passenger was also transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Press release
A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
Newsletter
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) and program administrator Earth Advantage are proud to announce that Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded climate resilience program, has met its initial goal of installing 15,000 portable heat pump cooling units 18 months ahead of schedule.
Press release
Portland Police made arrests, towed vehicles, and seized guns and drugs during a street takeover suppression mission on Sunday.
Press release
Historic Resource Review
2416 NE Fremont St
Public notice - Proposal
Introducing Garner Health—a free healthcare reimbursement benefit for CityCore, CityNet, CityHD, CityHDP and CityBasic: Get up to $1,000 (individuals) or $2,000 (families) back on out-of-pocket medical costs when you use Garner to find top doctors near you.
News article
west side of SE Water Ave. between SE Salmon St. and SE Main St.
– Conditional Use Review and Adjustment Review
Public notice - Land Use Decision
929 SE 52nd Pl.
Adjustment Review
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Over the weekend Portland Police responded to safety concerns and protest activity around the ICE facility in Portland. Some arrests were made for vandalism.
Press release
June 2025 Portland Sunday Parkways E-newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Food, face painting, basketball, arts activities, music, and more at Portland's largest developed park east of I-205!
News article
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